Why is University of Delaware never discussed here?

[Anonymous]

Can someone share what kinds of academic scholarships or merit aid are possible from University of Delaware for an Out of State student?

Student has a 3.95 unweighted GPA but test scores are not super high. (ACT of 31, 3s and 4s on APs.). Wondering of merit scholarships are $4,000 a year or more like $20,000 a year?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s a safety school without distinction so not worth discussing.

The arrogance of some of the people on this board. Like, do you hear yourself? I read this in the voice of the grandma from Gilmore Girls.

[Anonymous]

Not even good for a safety?

[Anonymous]

Delaware is a fine school..fantastic engineering program and STEM.


I know many, mannnnnnnny UD grads who have gone one to do very, very well for themselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are chances of merit aid there for a humanities student with 3.6 GPA? We had never considered Delaware but upon reading this thread I think it should go on the list. However, would be interested to know any experiences with merit aid for non-STEM.

My DD, psych major, 3.5 and 1300 SAT was $2,500 annual merit aid.

My kid was comparable. We all liked it, but not enough to pay close to full price. I think it's a very nice school, and doesn't deserve the snotty remarks on this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid decided early on that she wanted a SLAC, but if she had wanted a large school, we would have considered it (and Pitt). It was pretty good for what she wanted to study (Marine Bio).

We are not fans of College Park (the area), and she did not want to go somewhere with bunches of kids from her high school.

Ooh where did she end up if you don't mind sharing! My kid is also interested in marine biology.

[Anonymous]

If you have money to burn, want to be close to home, don’t like or can’t get into a good in-state option, Delaware is happy to have you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can someone share what kinds of academic scholarships or merit aid are possible from University of Delaware for an Out of State student?

Student has a 3.95 unweighted GPA but test scores are not super high. (ACT of 31, 3s and 4s on APs.). Wondering of merit scholarships are $4,000 a year or more like $20,000 a year?

DS last cycle was offered 17k per year.
4.4 gpa, 11 APs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can someone share what kinds of academic scholarships or merit aid are possible from University of Delaware for an Out of State student?

Student has a 3.95 unweighted GPA but test scores are not super high. (ACT of 31, 3s and 4s on APs.). Wondering of merit scholarships are $4,000 a year or more like $20,000 a year?

DS last cycle was offered 17k per year.
4.4 gpa, 11 APs

Hmmm.. my student's weighted GPA is 4.3 but only has 8 APs and scores are not that high.
So probably not much merit aid there .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have money to burn, want to be close to home, don’t like or can’t get into a good in-state option, Delaware is happy to have you.

Holy crap the obnoxious of this board. Many would say that it’s a waste if money to pay $80k/year for a school ranked 25-50, but people do it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid decided early on that she wanted a SLAC, but if she had wanted a large school, we would have considered it (and Pitt). It was pretty good for what she wanted to study (Marine Bio).

We are not fans of College Park (the area), and she did not want to go somewhere with bunches of kids from her high school.

Ooh where did she end up if you don't mind sharing! My kid is also interested in marine biology.

Not that person but have a couple of family members in marine biology. Depends on what your interest is, but I think FSU, Carolina Coastal, UCSD, and U Hawaii all ones to look at. Some of the pacific NW schools too but focused more on commercial fishery.

[Anonymous]

Anyone know how the mechanical engineering program is at Delaware? UMCP’s engineering program is so hard to get into….looking for backups.

[Anonymous]

My kid picked UD over MDCP and VT. doesn't like college park and felt like Tech is in the boonies. Newark was a nice option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Delaware is a fine school..fantastic engineering program and STEM.


I know many, mannnnnnnny UD grads who have gone one to do very, very well for themselves.

+1
The Delaware alums I know are impressive. I don’t know why it isn’t talked about more here, especially as an engineering option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any info? How does it compare with UMD?

U Del has a renowned chemical engineering program. Their mascot is a blue chicken.The have a student-run fund. I don't know much else.